Michigan Football: 5 predictions for Wolverines against Michigan State

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines won 31-10. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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Michigan’s special players…Are special

Michigan football has the No. 2 scoring defense in the nation and there are a lot of reasons for it. Two of the biggest: Aidan Hutchinson and Daxton Hill.

Those are elite players who are each going to be first-round draft picks and so far this season, they have played like it.

Hill was a beast in the two wins at Wisconsin and Nebraska. He gave up a big play down the field against the Badgers but responded with a sack and interception in the second half. He also picked off a pass against Nebraska and his tackling has been flawless.

Hutchinson is as good an edge rusher as there is — even when he’s getting held — and he will have a big game Saturday. I’m sure the Spartans are going to double and triple-team him, but I don’t think it will matter.

Hutchinson is so motivated for this game and I just believe he will do something special — Daxton Hill too. The Wolverines have tons of other talented defenders too and they will be needed but their big dogs are going to eat on Saturday.

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